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The Merit School Learning Center #21

Inspection · 2024-01-25

Date
2024-01-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Laura Brindle
(540) 905-2062
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:00am - 2:00pm with the center director. There were 48 children, ranging from six months to five years of age, present with ten staff supervising. Infant care was observed, and older children were observed playing, eating lunch, and preparing for nap. Lunch served today: turkey and cheese sandwich, peas, pears and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, required posted information, annual fire and health inspections and three emergency medications. The playground was not observed due to inclement weather. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on review of documentation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each area where children are present. Evidence:
1) The list was dated 8/21/2023 and not current per staff interview;
2) The list included children that no longer attend; and
3) The list did not include all children that had sensitivities and preferences/dietary restrictions
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services